It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here’s seven must-see sites in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Running through the heart of Scottsdale is the Arizona Canal, a 19th-century canal spanning nearly 50 miles. Five shopping malls sit along the canal, as well as The Ritz-Carlton Paradise Valley. Several pedestrian bridges also cross the canal at various points. © Phartisan | Dreamstime.com
Within Old Town Scottsdale lies a bronze horse fountain, a stunning piece located near the canal in the middle of a roundabout, with roads diverging to countless shops, restaurants, bars and coffee shops. © Chris Curtis | Dreamstime.com
Old Town Scottsdale is home to festivals year-round, as well as both fine-dining and casual restaurants, bars and taprooms, dessert stores, coffee shops, boutique stores, museums and galleries. © Bdingman | Dreamstime.com
Head to Desert Botanical Garden to explore the beauty of the Sonoran Desert’s plant life. In the garden, find cacti, succulents, wildflowers, trees and more. The gardens often host workshops, exhibitions, tours, concerts and more. © Ray Redstone | Dreamstime.com
For the ultimate shopping trip, Scottsdale Quarter features an open-air shopping center complete with gourmet restaurants; a movie theater; and restaurants like Sephora, Lululemon, Restoration Hardware and more. © Mark Skalny | Dreamstime.com
Hike to the top of Pinnacle Peak Park to take in views of Scottsdale from above. The trail is 4 miles roundtrip and offers picnic tables, a shade ramada and restrooms. For a more in-depth experience, schedule a visit around an interpretive tour, moonlight walk or astronomy tour. © Chris Labasco | Dreamstime.com
A haven for golfers, Scottsdale boasts a number of golf courses, all with views of the mountains and desert. Some courses north of Scottsdale offer sights of Black Mountain. © Phartisan | Dreamstime.com
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